Emergency Preparedness & Response Coordinator

Riley Fire Department; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Professional development assistance

Emergency management and public-safety

Job summary

Riley Fire Department is seeking an organized Emergency Management Coordinator to support preparedness, response planning, community safety, and operational readiness. This role spans department functions to develop emergency plans, coordinate preparedness initiatives, and maintain critical documentation for effective emergency response.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field and 2+ years of experience in public safety or disaster preparedness, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Fire Science, Public Administration, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in emergency management, public safety, disaster preparedness, government operations, or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness and incident-response principles.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate plans, reports, and administrative records.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with personnel from different agencies and operational functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain emergency response and preparedness plans.
• Coordinate emergency planning activities with department personnel and community partners.
• Assist with hazard identification, risk assessments, and operational preparedness.
• Plan and coordinate emergency exercises, drills, and preparedness activities.
• Maintain emergency management records, plans, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Track preparedness requirements and help ensure departmental procedures remain current.
• Assist with continuity-of-operations and disaster recovery planning.
• Coordinate resources and logistical requirements for emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Support public education and community preparedness programs.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and operational summaries for department leadership.
• Research emergency management practices, regulations, and available resources.
• Assist with grant-related documentation and emergency preparedness programs when needed.
• Participate in after-action reviews and help identify opportunities to improve response procedures.
• Maintain effective working relationships with public safety agencies, government partners, and community organizations.

Skills

Planning

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Riley Fire Department is seeking an organized Emergency Management Coordinator to support preparedness, response planning, community safety, and operational readiness. This role spans department functions to develop emergency plans, coordinate preparedness initiatives, and maintain critical documentation for effective emergency response.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field and 2+ years of experience in public safety or disaster preparedness, with